Seven Wonders of the World

[Moin91]

The Pyramid at Chichén Itzá (before 800 A.D.) Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization. Its various structures - the pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, and the Playing Field of the Prisoners – can still be seen today and are demonstrative of an extraordinary commitment to architectural space and composition. The pyramid itself was the last, and arguably the greatest, of all Mayan temples.




Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This statue of Jesus stands some 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski, it is one of the world’s best-known monuments. The statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. It has become a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms.






The Great Wall of China (220 B.C and 1368 - 1644 A.D.) China

The Great Wall of China was built to link existing fortifications into a united defense system and better keep invading Mongol tribes out of China. It is the largest man-made monument ever to have been built and it is disputed that it is the only one visible from space. Many thousands of people must have given their lives to build this colossal construction.




Machu Picchu (1460-1470), Peru

In the 15th century, the Incan Emperor Pachacútec built a city in the clouds on the mountain known as Machu Picchu ("old mountain"). This extraordinary settlement lies halfway up the Andes Plateau, deep in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River. It was probably abandoned by the Incas because of a smallpox outbreak and, after the Spanish defeated the Incan Empire, the city remained 'lost' for over three centuries. It was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.

[Moin91]

Petra (9 B.C. - 40 A.D.), Jordan

On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataeans provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modelled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.






The Roman Colosseum (70 - 82 A.D.) Rome, Italy


This great amphitheater in the centre of Rome was built to give favors to successful legionnaires and to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire. Its design concept still stands to this very day, and virtually every modern sports stadium some 2,000 years later still bears the irresistible imprint of the Colosseum's original design. Today, through films and history books, we are even more aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena, all for the joy of the spectators.







The Taj Mahal (1630 A.D.) Agra, India

This immense mausoleum was built on the orders of Shah Jahan, the fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to honor the memory of his beloved late wife. Built out of white marble and standing in formally laid-out walled gardens, the Taj Mahal is regarded as the most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India. The emperor was consequently jailed and, it is said, could then only see the Taj Mahal out of his small cell window.


Wonders of the World - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[slimoe]

there only 6

[su-47]

There are 7:

1) The Pyramid at Chichén Itzá
2) Christ Redeemer
3) The Great Wall of China
4) Machu Pichu
5) Petra
6) Colosseum of Rome
7) Taj Mahal

Slimoe, you must have missed out the colosseum coz its picture isnt shown

[Asim Aquil]

Some of these aren't wonders of construction. They just got voted in.

Christ Redeemer? Macha Pichu?

What's the big deal? Macha Pichu is in a secluded region however it turns out it was nothing more than a royal retreat. It had a quarry right beside it thus construction wasn't really that hard. The structure other than being beside a high peak really isn't that impressive.

he Pyramid at Chichén Itzá while its impressive in design isn't as remarkable as the Great Pyramids of Giza. The Great Pyramids remained the highest man-made structure for at least 5,000 years (recorded history), till the Eiffel Tower came up.

The Great Pyramid is suspected to be much older, perhaps about 10,500 BC even. It has a lot astronomical significance as well. There is no structure more wondrous than it.

Heck even the Sphinx should be in there.

[Interceptor]

What about the Hanging gardens Of Babylon.

[Keysersoze]

Originally Posted by Interceptor

What about the Hanging gardens Of Babylon.

Doesn't exist anymore...was destroyed in 1BC

[Judas Iscariote]

Originally Posted by Interceptor

What about the Hanging gardens Of Babylon.

Hanging gardens of Babylon belong to anciant wonders, I believe the list above includes the newly chosen wonders of the world.

[Judas Iscariote]

Originally Posted by Keysersoze

Doesn't exist anymore...was destroyed in 1BC

Still they're considered as a man made wonder.

http://kspark.kaist.ac.kr/~Music/Nab...ng_gardens.jpg

http://www.ad2in1.com/Images/Various...%20gardenB.jpg

The remains:
http://www.theamblerfamily.com/Hangi...lon%201974.jpg

[Asim Aquil]

Originally Posted by Keysersoze

Doesn't exist anymore...was destroyed in 1BC

It was probably something exaggerated. According to some studies, it was probably a delta area. I in fact knew about one case in particular which could be the Hanging Gardens, it's very green and the culture of the people living on it, closely resembles the people of that time.

I'll try to find out where I read about it.

[su-47]

I'm also not very happy with the 7 wonders. Here's what the list should look like according to me:

1) Colosseum of rome

2) Great Wall of China

3) Taj Mahal

4) Statue of Liberty: Though it is not a great engineering marvel, its one of the most symbolic structures in the world.

5) Eiffel Tower: Same reason as for the Statue of Liberty

6) Cistine Chapel: Not a great architectural wonder, but the breathtaking painting by Michaelangelo makes this one of the most dominant structures of Christianity.

7) Pyramids of Giza: Were the greatest structures in the world for millennia, and is still a symbol of ancient history.

[WebMaster]

I wish Pakistan had something like the liberty statue..

[bhangra12345]

Originally Posted by su-47

I'm also not very happy with the 7 wonders. Here's what the list should look like according to me:

1) Colosseum of rome

2) Great Wall of China

3) Taj Mahal

4) The Pyramid at Chichén Itzá

5) Statue of Liberty: Though it is not a great engineering marvel, its one of the most symbolic structures in the world.

6) Eiffel Tower: Same reason as for the Statue of Liberty

7) Cistine Chapel: Not a great architectural wonder, but the breathtaking painting by Michaelangelo makes this one of the most dominant structures of Christianity.

8) Pyramids of Giza: Were the greatest structures in the world for millennia, and is still a symbol of ancient history.

mmmmmmmmmmm, do you have french blood in you?
(Eiffel tower and statue of liberty both made by french)

(Just rubbing )

[Judas Iscariote]

Originally Posted by bhangra12345

mmmmmmmmmmm, do you have french blood in you?
(Eiffel tower and statue of liberty both made by french)

(Just rubbing )

Taj is designed and built by a Persian architect.
(Just rubbing )

[bhangra12345]

Originally Posted by Neo

Taj is designed and built by a Persian architect.
(Just rubbing )

Doesnt amount to much, only one for Persia , Su is still french